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Red Velvet Cake Minis

Irresistible Red Velvet Cake Minis for Guilt-Free Indulgence

These Red Velvet Cake Minis are delightful, bite-sized treats that combine rich cocoa flavor with luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 minis
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper taste
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider a sugar substitute for lower calories
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with melted coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs For egg-free option, use unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with non-dairy milk plus vinegar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can swap for almond extract
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring Optional for natural approach
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Butter Ensure it's softened for easy mixing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract A little goes a long way!

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or ice cream scoop

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined, then gradually add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
  4. Carefully add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin cup with batter about two-thirds full and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
  6. Cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cool, generously frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1miniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cakes tender.

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